Facilities Operations Director

Job Title: Facilities Operations Director

Location: Greenwich, CT

Job Type: Direct Hire / Perm Role

Compensation: $141,000-$150,000 – Commensurate

Benefits: Relocation assistance + Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs + 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions + Paid Time Off and Company Holidays + Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

Role Summary:

We are looking for a Facilities Director to cover our Greenwich Academy (K-12 independent school) site. This client is a very well-known brand in the industry across the globe. In this role you will be responsible for providing top-tier integrated facilities management (IFM) services in harmony with the Academy’s commitment to excellence, student and faculty well-being, and the preservation of its historic campus.

To qualify on this role, you must have at least 5 years of experience with IFM leadership and proven experience managing a comprehensive facilities program within an educational or campus environment.

Responsibilities of the Controls Engineer:

• Provide leadership and guidance to a dedicated team of tradespeople and custodial staff, ensuring the campus remains safe, well-maintained, and inviting.

• Cultivate strong partnerships with school leadership and faculty through active listening, clear communication, and a commitment to responsive service.

• Direct all facets of facilities operations, including preventive maintenance, capital improvement planning, custodial oversight, and vendor coordination.

• Administer and refine the operational budget, implementing sustainable and cost-efficient strategies to maximize resources.

• Apply expertise in Building Automation Systems—preferably Trane—to diagnose issues and enhance system performance.

Qualifications of the Controls Engineer:

• Possesses a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Brings over five years of leadership in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM).

• Proven track record managing comprehensive facilities programs within educational institutions or comparable campus environments.

• Skilled in building, leading, and motivating high-performing facilities teams.

• Experienced in overseeing maintenance operations for buildings and property within a single-site setting.

• Well-versed in mechanical systems and Building Automation Systems (BAS).

• Client requires on-campus residency in a second-floor apartment situated directly above the facilities maintenance shop.

If this looks like a perfect match with your skills and experience and should you see yourself as an ideal FM Director who can lead the lead the skilled team and can help us in long-term planning initiatives, please apply with your updated resume and I will schedule a call to discuss the job details with you.